Sunderland travel guide
Sunderland Tourism | Sunderland Guide
You're Going to Love Sunderland
With a population of 177,965, Sunderland is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sunderland has to offer.
Where to Eat in Sunderland
If you’re looking for affordable options, San Marino at Hanover Place (San Marino at Hanover Place) and The Engine Room (High St W) are great picks.
When to visit Sunderland
How to Get to Sunderland
Plane
Although Sunderland doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 25 km from Sunderland. The shortest flight to Sunderland from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 20h 45m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sunderland, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Sunderland to Manchester takes 2h 33m and costs around $44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $404 for a 2h 47m trip. Located 1.5 km from the city centre, Sunderland Stadium of Light is the busiest station in Sunderland. Another popular train station is Sunderland Seaburn, located 2.7 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Sunderland is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 163 km from Sunderland. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sunderland, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Sunderland takes 249 km and will cost you around $37. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 330 km. Sunderland’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Sunderland
Where to stay in popular areas of Sunderland
Most booked hotels in Sunderland
Hiring a car in Sunderland
Hiring a car in Sunderland costs $70 per day, on average, or $211 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Newcastle upon Tyne.
Expect to pay $2.84 per litre in Sunderland (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.98 and $45.30. The most frequently booked car type in Sunderland is Compact (Volkswagen Golf SportWagen or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.